Kherua Mosque
A historic mosque in Sherpur upazila of Bogura.
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BoguraBogura travel guide, Rajshahi Division
Bogura lies in the north of Rajshahi Division, divided by the Karatoya river and bordered by the Jamuna to the east. It holds Mahasthangarh, the remains of an ancient fortified city that served as the capital of the Pundravardhana region, as well as the Mughal-era Kherua Mosque in Sherpur. Today it is a busy commercial and small-industry centre and a major rice-growing district. About 3.73 million people live in roughly 2,899 km² (2022 census).
Sources: Wikipedia: Bogra District, Wikipedia: List of districts of Bangladesh (area, 2022 census) · facts checked Oct 7, 2026
At a glance
- Division
- Rajshahi Division
- Area
- 2,899 km²
- Population (2022 census)
- 3,734,300
- Density
- 1,288 people per km²
- Historical name
- Part of ancient Pundravardhana (capital at Mahasthangarh)
Sources: Wikipedia: List of districts of Bangladesh (area, 2022 census) · facts checked Oct 7, 2026
Places to see
Mahasthangarh
An archaeological site holding the remains of an ancient fortified city.
Photo: Picture taken by P.K.Niyogi, people removed by GreenComputer / Wikimedia Commons · CC0 · Source
BoguraTravel facts
- Best time to visit
- Mahasthangarh: Oct–Mar
- Estimated costs
- No verified information yet
FAQ
Where is Bogura?
Bogura is in Bangladesh's Rajshahi Division, one of the country's 64 districts.
What is there to see in Bogura?
Places added to this guide: Kherua Mosque, Mahasthangarh.
When is the best time to visit Bogura?
We don't have verified information on this yet, so no months are given.
What is Mahasthangarh?
The remains of an ancient fortified city in Bogura, once the capital of the Pundravardhana region.
Which river runs through Bogura?
The Karatoya runs through the middle of the district, with the Jamuna along its eastern side.